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Monday, February 3, 2014

Cozy haven that tells a story

Beautiful cozy

Haven, where cadence of love

Peace and smiles flow

Every home tells a

Story, through sweet memories

Nestling in it’s warmth

Ah, Home! The word and the feeling of being at your own
home are divine! No matter where you go, you attain ultimate peace when you
return home. To your dear ones. A beautiful place where harmony smiles and
mirth & melody resonate. It’s small or large doesn't matter.

Everyone envisions a dream home. Sometimes, for a middle
class family home and dream home may vary.

My ideal home should be spacious, cozy and airy. I love this thought when golden streaks of sunshine filter through the wide window, making home bright, vibrant and warm. When the light curtains do waltz with mellow breeze!

A home should be modern with a
traditional touch but not ornamental. It should look like a home not a grand
hotel.

Drawing Room is not just your private space but it’s a
place where visitors dwell and some of them may notice the minute details. So,
it says about your life style and taste. I think it should be contemporary. For me the drawing room should have a
stylish bookshelf to showcase my books! A beautiful painting adds class!

Always choose the furniture that suits your home. For a
small home, sofa cum bed is a good idea that can be used when necessary.

Children Room captures the activities of your children. It
must be spacious, lively and colourful, embellished with pictures. Keep the design of
study table plain and simple. It should be at a quiet corner so that kids can
study and sleep peacefully.

For small homes, keeping a folding study table is a good idea. Don't keep anything in your kid's bedroom that's not safe.

These days, open kitchen is in fashion but I personally
like the traditional separate kitchen. I feel it should be away from visitor's view, even when you welcome them at the Dining Area. It must have a window and how interesting to would be if it
overlooks a beautiful greenery.

I like spacious bathrooms, with a flowerpot on the
windowsill. A nice generous closet helps to keep it clean and organized. It should be sparkling clean and odour free as it, again, reflects your life style!

I remember, in my childhood, I loved the smell and look of
freshly white washed home. It looked bright and spacious. I love the particular sequence of Wake up Sid, when the heroine decorates her home. Those bright
colours and the enthusiasm of decorating your own space!

Colours add beauty in life and home. If your home is small and cozy,
go for light shades like lavender, lemon yellow, pale green etc. It makes the
room look spacious.

About Me

I am a freelance writer and author of We Will Meet Again, a contemporary romance. My works have been published in Good Housekeeping India, Child India, New Woman, Woman's Era, Alive, and a best-selling anthology @ Uff Ye Emotions 2.